President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe says his outfit is working hard to ensure that African football is self-supporting and globally competitive.
Africa was well represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Morocco becoming the first African nation to qualify for the last four of the global showpiece, however they lost to the defending champions, France.
Senegal also reached the last 16 while Ghana, Tunisia and Cameroon exited the group stage but put up an inspired performance.
“We are making significant progress in ensuring that African football is self-supporting and globally competitive," President Motsepe said.
"This is partly reflected by the outstanding performances by Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia and Ghana at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
"We will continue to invest in schools football, youth academies for boys and girls and football infrastructure and facilities. CAF is also committed to improving the quality of trainers, coaches, referees and football in each of the 54 CAF Member Associations.
"The implementation of governance, auditing and administrative global best practices is bearing fruit as mutually beneficial discussions are taking place with our sponsors, partners and financial investors.
"We are also making good progress on the African Super League and announcements in this regard will be made in due course.
"We will continue to use football as a tool to unite people from different races, ethnic groups and religious backgrounds and to contribute to improving the socio- economic and living conditions of all people."